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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 7

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 10 Chapter 7 Verification

STEP 1: Calculate the percentage difference between the self-attested income and the income reported by the electronic data source. $1340 - $1200 x 100 $1200

11.6% STEP 2: Compare the income difference to the Reasonable Compatibility Standard (10%). 11.6% is greater than 10%; therefore, the amounts are not reasonably compatible. The Worker must check other available data sources known to the Department. If he cannot verify the self-attested income, he must request income verification from the applicant.

7.3 VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS See Section 7.2 for additional verification requirements including, but not limited to, when the information is questionable. The table below identifies items to be verified, which programs require verification, when information must be verified, and possible sources of verification.

Program When to Verify Possible Sources of Verification 1. 24-Month Time Limit WV WORKS Prior to initial approval Eligibility system; case record information; contact with other states; Department of Human Services (DOHS) printouts or other records 2. 60-Month Lifetime Limit WV WORKS Prior to initial approval Eligibility system; case record information; contact and obtain written verification from other states using the DFA-WVW-Verif-1; DOHS printouts or other records 3. Ability to Sell an Annuity or the Annuity’s Stream of Income All Medicaid coverage groups with an asset test Prior to approval or when an annuity is purchased Letters or documents from companies that purchase annuities or a stream of income from annuities NOTE: SNAP ONLY: Verification of assets is not required when an assistance group (AG) is categorically eligible for benefits. A Worker is still required to update the eligibility system with all available asset information reported.